Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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Rs18.65 Lakh^*
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X-Line AT D
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LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Kia Seltos or Mahindra Thar? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 10.49 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE G (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 13.53 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basic Information	X-Line AT D	LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
Brand Name	Kia	Mahindra
On Road Price	Rs.21,92,118^#	Rs.19,12,557^#
Offers & Discount	1 Offer View now	No
User Rating	4.5 Based on 2170 Reviews	4.4 Based on 234 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.42,562 Check Now	Rs.37,184 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.68,543 Seltos Insurance	Rs.71,153 Thar Insurance
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.4,628	-
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	1.5 L CRDi VGT	mHawk 130 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1493	2184
No Of Cylinder	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.43bhp@4000rpm	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250nm@1500-2750rpm	300nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	6 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4X4
Clutch Type	No	No
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage (City)	No	9.0 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)	18.0 kmpl	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	50.0 (Litres)	57.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	No	No
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	215/ 55 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size	18	R18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4315	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1855
Height (mm)	1645	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2610	2450
Front Tread (mm)	-	1520
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	433	-
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	50:50 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder, Assist Grips - Folding Type, Coat Hook, Rear Door Sun-Shade Curtain, Rear parcel shelf, LED Room Lamps, LED Console Lamps, Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (Driver & Passenger), Passenger Seatback Upper Pocket, 8-way Driver Power Seat, Rear Seat Recline - 2 Step, Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest, Auto Antiglare Rear View Mirror with UVO Controls, Air Conditioner – Eco Coating, Rear View Camera with Guidelines, 360 View Camera with Guidelines , Driving Rear View Monitor, Smart 20.32 cm (8.0") Head-Up Display, Ventilated Driver Seats, Ventilated Passenger Seats, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus & Bacteria Protection, Traction modes - Sand/ Mud/ Wet, Multi Drive Modes - Normal/ Eco/ Sports	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Utility Hook in Backrest of Co-Driver Seat,Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger,Tool Kit Organiser,illuminated Key Ring
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Automatic Climate Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Additional Features	Leather wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Seltos logo, Side sill plates, Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo, Premium Soft Touch Dashboard with Stitching Pattern, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Leatherette wrapped Door Trims, Ambient Mood Lighting, LED Sound Mood Lights, Leatherette seats with Honeycomb pattern - Indigo Perra & Black, Solar glass- UV Cut (Front Windshield, Windows), Advance 17.78 cm (7.0") Color Display Cluster	All New Interiors,Centre Roof Lamp,Coloured MID Display in Instrument Cluster
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Available Colors	Intense Red Punchy OrangeGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhiteGrayAurora Black PearlImperial BlueRed with BlackGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos Colors	Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed RageNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Moon Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rail	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlights	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	R18 - 46.2cm (18") Crystal Cut Matte Graphite Alloy Wheels, Center Wheel Cap with Sun Orange Accents, Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grill - Matte Graphite, Diamond Knurling Pattern - Xclusive Piano Black, Front bumper with Sun Orange accent, Rear Bumper with Xclusive Piano Black dual muffler design and Sun Orange accent, Front Skid Plates - Xclusive Piano Black, Rear Skid Plates - Xclusive Piano Black, Side molding - Black, Door Garnish - Black and Body color with Sun Orange accent, Belt Line - Chrome, Xclusive Piano black Tailgate Garnish, Outside mirror LED turn signal-Xclusive Piano Black, Outside Door Handle - Chrome, Mud Guard (Front & Rear), Crown Jewel LED Type Headlamps, Sweeping LED Light Bar, Heartbeat LED DRLs, Multi Layer Side Turn Indicator, Heartbeat LED Type Tail Lamps, Shark Fin Antenna- Xclusive Piano Black	Dual Tone Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille,R18 Deep Silver Alloy Wheels with Thar Branding,Wheel Arch Cladding,Moulded Side Foot Steps,Fender Mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel
Tyre Size	215/ 55 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	18	R18
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Available Colors

Intense Red Punchy OrangeGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear White+6 MoreSeltos Colors

Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed Rage+1 MoreThar Colors

Body Type

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Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No Of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Auto	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Emergency Stop Signal, Curtain Airbags, Inside Door Handle Override, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamp With Xclusive Piano Black Accent, Passenger Seat Belt Reminder	Adventure Statistics,Adventure Connect : Calender Integration,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Mechanical Looking Differential,Brake Locking Differential,Washable Floor with Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks in Front and Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,ESP with Roll-over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch,Automatic Hub Lock,Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 20L
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	10.25 Inch	7 Inch
Connectivity	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Number Of Speaker	8	4
Additional Features	26.03 cm (10.25") HD Touchscreen Navigation, UVO Connected Car, OTA Map Updates, AI Voice Coands, Smartwatch connectivity App, BOSE Premium 8 Speaker System with Dynamic Speed Compensation, 2 Tweeter, Central Speaker, Sub Woofer	17.8cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation,2 Tweeters,Bluesense App Connectivity,SMS Read-Out
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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Pros and Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Seltos

Driver MID
Cabin build and quality
Lots to choose from
Automatics with all three engines

Mahindra Thar

Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay & navigation
Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater

Kia Seltos

Underthigh support
No 6 airbag option with diesel variants

Mahindra Thar

Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic & thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

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